Assez! assez!

Hector Lavagane

RomanticObscureromanceAndante~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Hector Lavagane is an obscure romantic character work that utilizes dramatic, operatic gestures within a short piano form. Its title implies a narrative of frustration or resignation that is expressed through sudden dynamic changes.

Teacher notes

Manage the dramatic shifts in dynamics to convey the expressive narrative without losing control of the tempo.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastrubatocantabilevoicing

Mood

melancholicdramaticnarrative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Assez! assez! by Hector Lavagane?

Assez! assez! is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Assez! assez!?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Assez! assez!?

A typical performance of Assez! assez! lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Assez! assez!?

Assez! assez! is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Assez! assez!?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballata by Ernest Chausson, Berceuse de guerre by John Alden Carpenter, Amor e Traição by Leopoldino Couto Jr. — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.